Jun. 27th, 2021 at 11:04 PM
Name: Papyrus |
Username: CoolestSkeleton95Date: Iuneril 24th
Format: Text
JUST A QUICK QUESTION, FOR ANYBODY READING THIS.
IS IT REALLY ALREADY THE FULL MOONS??
BECAUSE THAT FELT LIKE ONE WEEK. MAYBE.
Jun. 12th, 2021 at 4:12 PM
Name: Caster
Date: 10th Iuneril
Format: text
I'm bringing a small announcement from Inkchanted— Thanks to everyone's mighty help, we have successfully created a spell matrix for self-healing spells! Bigger designs get more uses, smaller ones will give you one or two shots at it. Obligatory warning, t has no effects on Cwyld, do not try to heal broken bones that have not been correctly set-up first... you get the drill.
As another thing, we are currently seeking a jeweler capable of crafting crystals into bracelets, necklaces, you take it. Crystal batteries take all forms, so creativity is a plus. My Bonded used to make them, but sadly he's no longer here.
Personally, I'm going to check the Northern Outpost, as some of the stories Wilders brought recently are most curious. Also disturbing. I'll be bringing some ink with me, so if anyone wants a healing spell painted on, just get me there. Mind it will have one use only though and is less potent than a tattoo buuuut I can handle doing that in the field.
Jul. 20th, 2020 at 2:24 PM
Name: Momo
Date: July 19th
Format: Video
[Rather than a person, this video opens on an image from the Underground - heavily infected veins through the earth where the Red Death algae seems to begin, and the signs of a less virulent pink moss beyond if one looks closely enough at the image.]So I know everyone down here is gonna be pretty busy trying to figure out how to deal with this Red Death problem, but it looks like these infected veins are a big part of it and I want to try to deal with them. If we can purge them kinda like that leyline through the forest a few months ago, I think it'd help, but I'll need a lot more Witches than just me and we'll also need Monsters to back us up while we work. Don't worry if you're new, I did this in my first month here, just let me know and I can show you how to do it. It's pretty much about pushing clean magic in to force the infection out, so even someone who's recently gotten in touch with their magic can throw in with us and it'll make a bigger difference the more people we can get together!
[Momo finally turns the camera on himself, looking pretty serious for him but also with...some kind of weird semi-transparent pink bubble shield over his mouth and nose. The joys of trying to bash together a consistent anti-spore shielding spell through trial and error.] I'm sending a message to the Matriarch too and I hope we can get some locals, but anyone who can help, whether you need a bit of guidance on it or not, is totally welcome! This is gonna be a big job, but I think it'd really help to strike at the source of the problem, even if you can only be here for a little while. Every bit would count. If you've got any questions before you come, I can answer them here, otherwise we can organise things when you get down here! I'll be in the circled tunnel.
[Attached to the post is a hand-drawn, seemingly recent "map" with the problem tunnels marked in red, all smaller ones, plus one in a fairly central position circled. It's essentially more of a marker of where the tunnel entrances are relative to other tunnels and what edge of the city they're on, but it's at least enough to position oneself.]
[[Feel free to go pretty wild with this if your character would help - you're welcome to run with it in your own TLs without responding here, though Momo's event TL has a prompt if your character would need in-person help. Other experienced characters are welcome to help show the method to newcomers as well, Momo just wants enough people to be able to do a decent attempt at a purge! You can also let me know OOC if your character would be involved so I have an idea of what kind of numbers he'd end up with, via Plurk/PM/game Discord depending on your pref. The main thing to know is that this is targeted particularly around where the Red Death begins in the tunnels since purging entire tunnels wouldn't be possible in this amount of time.]]
Jul. 15th, 2020 at 8:02 PM
Name: kara zor-el
Date: 7/16
Format: text
so i've got a bunch of questions
and not all of them are related so i hope you'll forgive how disjointed this is
1. was anyone else non-human before they came through a mirror? are you a monster now or a witch?
2. apparently i'm going to start growing feathers soon. how different is it to care for feathers than it is hair? do i need to invest in special shampoo?
3. this one might be kind of weird but... have any arachne produced silk for knitting? or would any be willing to if it's not too sticky?
4. how much of an empathetic connection is formed with a bond? can you strengthen it? diminish it? has anyone with a bond had previous experience using or resisting empathetic/telepathic abilities, and did that affect they way your bond works at all?
5. has anyone put together any real research into how bonds work and how much they affect control over bestial changes and magic?
6. where can i get sunflower seeds? for eating, not planting. i've got a craving
thanks in advance for any answers!
Jul. 12th, 2020 at 5:15 PM
Name: Mogget
Date: 07/12
Format: Video
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As a Witch, I find myself requiring a 'Bond'.
[
Mogget has no desire to experiment with pushing the boundaries of his ability to contain magic in this place, and feels it would be far more sensible to secure an immediate outlet. Working these communication devices with paws is an effort in itself, but he's managed to set it mostly upright and facing him.
Addressing the other Mirrorbound is a small white cat with green eyes.]
If you believe you would have something to offer in that regard, I invite you to put it forward.
Jul. 4th, 2020 at 11:59 PM
Name: Reno
Date: early July
Format: Text
[ If there's a working network around here, it would be a stupid mistake to not use it. And while he's not above just reading the backlog, he can't find some information he's actually looking for
time to act clueless on the network, apparently ]so, i'm here to add to the pile of the "dumb shit newbies ask"
they really just let us loose on the city, huh? while i don't mind being left to my own devices, that whole looming threat of going fucking crazy— that's an unfun part about it
how did this bonding work out for you guys, when you first got here?
been wondering— everyone is talking about the importance of capital 'B' bonding, but how about that tempbond potion? aside for the price obviously. are there any downsides for prolonged use? something to watch out for? limit with how many people you can drink that with?
if there are any parties where we meet, drink a round of shots or two, and then drink these temp potions to get through the moons and all the feral shit— just sign me in. if there are none, then consider it a suggestion
Jul. 4th, 2020 at 8:02 PM
Name: Mikasa Ackerman
Date: Early July, like somewhere between 7th-10th
Format: Voice
[Some people might recognise the voice, some might even remember her making enquires about monsters and recommendations for good books in the library. Or not, it'd been slow progress for the fae. Because she'd found that...books were so, so dry. They made her want to sleep. So she'd been surprised to find a book that she could get through. It's information though-]Is it true that really powerful vampires have diamond-like skin that reflects sunlight back instead of being burnt by it?
May. 8th, 2020 at 4:35 AM
Name: Papyrus |
Username: CoolSkeleton95Date: Maiuril 6th
Format: Text
HELLO, FELLOW MIRRORBOUND,
IT'S PAPYRUS AGAIN!
UNLESS YOU HAVEN'T MET ME YET, BECAUSE YOU'RE NEW.
IN WHICH CASE, IT'S PAPYRUS, FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME. HOW LUCKY YOU ARE!!
I DON'T KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE HAS NOTICED...
THIS FEELS LIKE. MAYBE. THESE AREN'T GOING TO BE THE GREATEST FULL MOONS.
MAYBE KIND OF TERRIBLE.
AND I, BEING A SUPER STABLE AND CONFIDENT SKELETON,
WANT TO OFFER MY SERVICES TO ANY UNBONDED WITCHES!
YOU DON'T NEED TO FACE THESE BAD MOONS ALONE!!!!
PAPYRUS IS HERE TO HELP, WITH A TEMPORARY BOND.
OR EVEN THREE OF THEM, BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ANY RIGHT NOW.[ooc: 4th wallers welcome! If the capslock is too much, let me know and I can drop it OOC - though it continues IC.
Papyrus is soliciting temp bonds for his own stability's sake, but I'm good with this being used as a staging point for your characters to threadjack and plot their own bonds together.]
May. 5th, 2020 at 12:44 AM
Name: BISHOP
Date: 5/4
Format: Text
So I don't know if I'm doing this right but I have a couple of requests. First is I'm looking for someone who can make me something. It needs some engineering and metal working, maybe some other stuff too I'm not really sure, I'd really like to talk to a professional if we have one or someone can point me in the right direction.
Second, I think I'm going to explode this month. I think. Not too sure. I'm an unbonded witch so I'm also looking for a bond partner, but I have a condition that isn't difficult. Preferably with a monster. The bond has to be strictly for survival purposes since I would rather not run risk the chances of sharing my memories. I know that might sound silly or out right ridiculous but, I have my reasons.
And I think that's pretty much it. Thank for your time.
May. 3rd, 2020 at 3:08 PM
The Network: May, An Inauspicious Arrival
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May. 2nd, 2020 at 10:37 AM
Name: Judar
Date: Maiuril 2nd
Format: Voice
So with the weather getting even warmer, some of us with fur have probably dealt with shedding- Well, more shedding than before- for the past month, if you've been here a while. Maybe it started with new fur, for you people that showed up pretty recently. Anyway, there's some stores that sell combs and brushes specifically for shaving fur.
... Final tip.
[ This was a tip-post? ]
It might feel nice, but don't use those things every day. Not unless you want to start shredding your skin in some weirdly slow way.
[
Which may be why this is voice. Well, it can't be said that this is something that's never brought up now. ]
Apr. 17th, 2020 at 12:47 AM
Name: Akira
Date: 4/15
Format: Text
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Apr. 10th, 2020 at 4:42 PM
Good afternoon. To introduce myself, I'm Omi Fushimi. I arrived recently. I work here as a photographer.
I have some questions, though they're kind of specific to those who've become Turnskin and/or other Monsters here.
So, first of all, if you're a Turnskin, how severe were the effects on your second full moon? As you can guess, I've only just passed my first.
And second, for those who are Monsters in general, when did you decide on a Bond, or rather, how long were you here before you settled on something?
I realize these are personal. I think hearing about these might help put me at ease, so I'm grateful for even vague answers. I'm sorry to ask questions with little in return, but if anyone who responds is particularly fond of scones, I've just made a large batch.
Apr. 7th, 2020 at 7:48 PM
[ The video shows Shiro looking a little wary. ]Soo... just out of curiosity. Is anyone missing a lion cub?
Apr. 3rd, 2020 at 4:32 PM
Name: Papyrus |
Username: CoolSkeleton95Date: Aereuer 2nd
Format: Text
HELLO MIRRORBOUND, NEW AND OLD!
IT IS I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS.
THE ONE AND ONLY TURNBONE EXTRAORDINAIRE!!
(BY WHICH I MEAN, I'M A SKELETON TURNSKIN.)
(NOT A CREEPY NECROMANTIC ATROCITY...)
(BUT A PERFECTLY COOL AND HEALTHY LIVING SKELETON!)
I'M HERE TODAY TO ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS.
AND NOT JUST ANY LIST I WROTE AHEAD OF TIME...
YOUR QUESTIONS!!!
CONSIDER THIS AN OPEN INVITATION, TO ASK WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND.
NO WORD WILL GO UNACKNOWLEDGED!
(SOME THINGS, I WON'T ANSWER. BUT I'LL ANSWER THAT I'M NOT ANSWERING THEM.)
THOSE OF YOU NEW TO THIS PLACE... THOSE STILL FEELING LOST AND ALONE SOMETIMES...
I'M SURE I DON'T KNOW THE DEPTHS OF YOUR FEELINGS.
BUT! I WILL DO ALL I CAN TO REASSURE YOU:
YOU'RE NOT ALONE!
PAPYRUS IS HERE FOR YOU.
WE'RE ALL HERE TOGETHER.[ooc: If the capslock is too much, let me know and I can drop it when tagging you. It'll still be happening IC.]
Apr. 1st, 2020 at 9:04 AM
Name: Mikasa Ackerman
Date: 31/03
Format: text
Since the gardening classes have begun I've seen a lot of strange plants.
The fruit that flies at people
Apples that bite people on the ass
Flowers that absorb tiny people
Little dog flowers that run around
And the dreams have had the giant plants that tried to eat me and the moss that ate old people.
Any others I should know about that didn't come up in the lessons before I start planting?
Mar. 20th, 2020 at 4:02 PM
Man becomes monster: what a common theme throughout human literature. Yet in this world, it's an aspect of life that's hardly worth batting an eye at. Were Shakespeare here, he'd cream himself over the ripe psychological suffering among the Mirrorbound. Him, or certain nuns...[bro what the FUCK are you talking about]Thinking about those two in cahoots gives me an ulcer. I feel like vigorously scrubbing my brain smooth, so I can't picture it! Maybe that way, I won't be beset by stupid thoughts!
But I am, unfortunately, sentient, and I will continue to suffer this farce of an existence. As if that wasn't enough, I've been plagued by a question for the past few days. Witches, I'm not talking to you. You can gawk and stare if you'd like, I certainly can't stop you from being voyeurs.
Monsters. What are your feelings towards being pet? Is there truly a polite way to ask for a petting?
Mar. 15th, 2020 at 10:21 PM
i'm looking for someone with good morals to bond with flat escardos. i'm bonded to him and that's fine -- i'm not looking to annul the bond or anything like it. if you're not inclined to bond with him, then being willing to explain why the behaviors he considers normal are not normal is good enough.
he is basically a wild animal in human form. he is friendly and outgoing, but don't be lured into a false sense of security by this facade. he is chaotic and strange and will not stop talking once he starts unless you find a way to forcibly silence him.
this is an incomplete list of behaviors he considers normal:
- experimenting on friends without telling them they're a part of an experiment
- conducting loud experiments at odd hours
- nearly burning down the house while conducting pointless experiments
- living in conditions that would embarrass a raccoon
- trying to get people to eat wax
i could go on, but then i would spend way too much time writing this post. you get the idea. he has no concept of manners or propriety and doesn't know how to conduct himself around other people. when things are explained to him, he seems to understand, i'm just not the person to explain these things to him.
any offers of help are appreciated. i can get you in contact with him easily...he'll likely reply here, so if you're interested in being his moral compass, you can speak with him directly.
Mar. 13th, 2020 at 2:48 PM
Name: un: pxw (Dr. Pellinore Warthrop)
Date: 3/13
Format: Text
FOR THE ATTENTION OF LIKE-MINDED SCHOLARS, men of science, or students of so-called enchanted or monstrumological biology, a series of inquiries—
Who among you has conducted studies between the mutations found in Mirrorbounded and those of the local population? Have any notable discrepancies been recorded between the two?
What data have you recorded or observed with respect to the natural progression of the affliction - at which point does the local population begin to manifest their traits (from birth? with the beginning of puberty? in response to a natural environmental trigger?), versus the length of time it takes a non-native to begin to experience significant alteration to the self?
Has the presence or lack of a Bond been recorded to emphasize or slow the progression of relevant mutative factors? I do not speak of the frankly exhaustively documented question of the Bond's stabilizing properties, but rather as to whether individuals with inhuman traits or extranatural abilities find the progression of their affliction altered when compared to individuals with no long term Bond.
Is this so with the native population as well? At what age are native children to Bond? Refer to the second point, et cetera.
Copies of your notes, recommended reading, and so on may be submitted below.
WANTED, GENERALLY—
Individuals of sense and discretion for work relating to the collection of rare and unique samples. Compensation to be negotiated. Inquire below.
Individuals for study, all levels of mutation and Bond status welcome. No compensation. Inquire below.
Mar. 10th, 2020 at 12:57 AM
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Name: Archer, Iskandar
Date: 9th of Maurer
Format: video |
[The video feed starts with half of the picture obscured by some large, red shape and half showing Archer sitting at the table, a large stack of papers with what is most likely sketches of new designs in front of him. The red shape turns out to be Iskandar adjusting the position of the watch AFTER starting the transmission…He seems to be happy how he set it up and only then he joins Archer. Behind them is the familiar interior of Inkchanted.] Hello and well met! We of the Inkchanted staff feel it’s important to announce, though we do it with deep regret, that on Full Moons and the day after that, our marvellous establishment would remain closed.[Archer cuts in, his eyes looking more reptilian than usual, pupils turned to thin slits. It’s not as noticeable, but his eyes have a subtle golden glow. He’s smirking that irritating smirk of his, and his tone carries his usual veneer of sarcasm]It is a necessity due to previously unforeseen circumstances. I advise our customers to avoid booking their sessions during the future Full Moons as well. Those who’ve been already booked for these days will have a priority while choosing a more fitting date.Yes, yes. Exactly! [That’s Iskandar again. An observant eye will surely notice he’s looking a little worried even if he’s sporting his usual wide grin.] We sincerely apologize to all of our wonderful customers for that inconvenience and invite you to come back on the 11th of Maurer in the usual opening hours. We remain open for all question pertaining to the usual Inkchanted business or the current announcement.[Having said that Iskandar raises with intention of ending the transmission but his fiddling with the watch doesn’t bring the desired effect. So, quite unintentionally it shows Archer, his eyes flashing golden for a moment .]Are we done here?[Iskandar dismisses him with an impatient wave.]Yes, yes, go.[Archer stands up swiftly, nods politely at his companion and leaves, choosing the door that leads to the session room and closing it firmly behind himself. There’s a quiet murmur of voices that is cut by a sudden sound of the window being opened, surprised yell, followed by laughter fading into the distance. (For all that know him, both sound unmistakenly like Cú.)]Ho? Why is this light here still blinki… Malaka![That’s where the transmission truly ends.]
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